Battle of Koljonvirta (1808)

Battle of Koljonvirta (Sweden vs Russian Empire) took place in 1808 during Finnish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 27 October 1808
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Finnish War
• Side A: Sweden
• Side B: Russian Empire
• Commanders (A): Johan August Sandels
• Commanders (B): Nikolay Tuchkov, Mikhail Dolgorukov
• Casualties: Swedish accounts: 312–316 (Sweden), Russian accounts: 764 (Russian Empire)
• Outcome: Swedish victory
• Coordinates: 63.589°, 27.164°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Koljonvirta · Wikidata entry